Further Information
The purpose of the Postgraduate Studies Programme of the Department of Marine Sciences, which has been structured and applies internationally accredited standards, followed in respective programmes abroad, as per the Government Gazette entry for its Establishment, is the education / training of new scientists on subjects of Integrated Coastal Zone Management. Specifically, the Postgraduate Studies Programme of the Department aims to the postgraduate specialisation of scientists on the interdisciplinary study and integrated management of the marine environment, with emphasis on the understanding of ecological and natural processes, the protection of the ecosystems and the rational management of their resources, as well as of sustainable development. The specialisation of scientists on the specific subject is of paramount importance, since Greece and the Mediterranean in general are characterised by coastal areas, where numerous and frequently opposing activities have been developed (e.g. industry, commerce, residential development, tourism / recreation). In addition, the specialized scientific personnel created by the Postgraduate Studies Programme contributes to the cover of requirements / needs for specialised executives for the Public and Private Bodies and Businesses in Greece and abroad.
The final purpose of Postgraduate Studies Programme "INTEGRATED COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT" of the Department of Marine Sciences is the following:
1. Contribution to the creation of quality executives and human resources regarding issues of integrated management of the coastal zone.
2. Promotion of derivatives of the basic and applied research for the marine environment and sustainable development.
3. Dissemination of scientific knowledge to social groups and institutionalized organisations engaged with environmental issues of the coastal and marine ecosystems.
The Postgraduate Studies Programme formulated through the modern understanding of studies based on international experience for the integrated management of the coastal zone is characterised by interdisciplinary approach and aims to the scientific training and specialisation of postgraduate students through the provision of course / tutoring / laboratories / field exercises to students, with the following subjects:
- study of natural, chemical, biological, and geological processes of the marine environment with emphasis on the coastal environment;
- management of marine resources, e.g. fishing, aquacultures, energy resources;
- identification, monitoring, and management of pollution incidents;
- application of modern techniques, such as Remote Sensing and Geographical Information Systems, as tools for the study of the coastal zone;
- systematic monitoring and control of the impacts of anthropogenic activities to the coastal environment;
- development of integrated techniques for the approach and understanding of the interactions between the land and marine area, with emphasis on the understanding and treatment of the effects of climate change.
In addition, postgraduate students are educated on the following:
- use of processing methods for environmental data and in multicriteria methodologies used as tools for assessing and deciding about the coastal zone;
- integrated design of the management of the coastal site and of the drainage basins, through the use of models and the application and development of modern methods and techniques;
- use of modern methodologies of Operational Oceanography and Hydroacoustic technology;
- preparation of infrastructure studies for subsea facilities and coastal structures.
Relation To Employment
Holders of qualifications that belong to this type may work either as self-employed or in positions of responsibility in companies and organizations in the private or in the public sector.
Transitions
Access to this type of qualification have those who hold a Bachelor Degree (level 6). The selection of graduate students is mainly based on the following criteria: the overall grade of the Bachelor Degree, the grades in undergraduate courses that are relevant with the subjects of the Master’s program, the performance in thesis, where is foreseen at the undergraduate level and any research activity of the candidate. The detailed application of the above mentioned criteria, the definition of additional criteria or the conducting of examinations and interviews, the results of which are taken into account in the selection, are determined by decision of the relevant Department.
Holders of such qualifications gain access to study programmes at the same level or at level 8.
Ways To Aquire
Qualifications of this type are acquired via formal education.